351: Can Pain Be Good For You? Yes, Says Dave Asprey

by Dr. Steven Gundry | May 13, 2025 | 0 comments

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He’s known in the wellness world as the “Father of Biohacking” – but in this episode, Dave Asprey is here to upgrade your mind.

Dave is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Danger Coffee and Upgrade Labs, and host of The Human Upgrade podcast. He’s spent decades pushing the limits of human performance, blending science, technology, and unconventional wisdom to help people hack their health, longevity, and mental resilience.

Now, in his new book, Heavily Meditated, he’s taking on one of the biggest challenges of all – mental clarity, focus, and emotional resilience.

And in this episode, he reveals how to ‘biohack’ meditation for faster, more effective results – no “quieting your mind” required.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

How to “biohack” meditation — and tap into the benefits faster than ever (2:45)
Why your brain waves matter — and how they could be the hidden key to unlocking sharper focus and better performance (5:15)
A powerful way to shut down that constant feeling of overwhelm from your nervous system (7:10)
What the “reset process” really is — and how it might completely change the way you approach stress and healing (9:53)
The surprising elements that are often missing from traditional meditation and therapy (12:30)
The little-known secret behind biohacking — and how it could help you feel stronger, calmer, and more in control (17:30)
Why pain isn’t always a bad thing — in fact, it in certain instances, it might just be the path to more happiness (29:00)
The #1 mistake most people make when trying to quiet their mind—and Dave’s simple trick that actually works (32:40)

Want to learn more Dave Asprey?

Website: DaveAsprey.com

Instagram: Dave.Asprey

Podcast: The Human Upgrade Podcast

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351: Can Pain Be Good For You? Yes, Says Dave Asprey

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